Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for degenerative disc of the lumbar spine to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion regarding its potential nexus to the Veteran's active military service.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinion from Dr. B.I. fulfilled the second and third McLendon elements, indicating an association between the Veteran's back condition and his active military service, necessitating further examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092604
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